Hollywood Black

A thoughtful, illuminating history lesson that moves through a century of struggle with clarity and quiet conviction.

Created by

Justin Simien

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Ava DuVernay, Boots Riley, Charles Burnett

Tagline

Reclaiming the story.

Overview

The epic story of the actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera and on the screen. From blackface to Black Panther, this series is a definitive chronicle of more than a century of the black experience in Hollywood and a powerful reexamination of a quintessentially American story – in brilliant color.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Race, media, identity, power

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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